Lazarow World-Hike-About

As we begin this leg of Hike-about, we wish to express our appreciation to Brian Murray, who provided much sought after assistance when we were in dire need. Your kindness is appreciated deeply, Brian. Before arriving in Spain, we spent a hectic and hot six-days in Israel. The specific purpose was to enjoy the marriage ceremony of Tarryn Klotnick, our niece, and Stephen Marcus, who has now become a nephew. We certainly had a good time as we met many of their friends and family while experiencing a unique and exciting ceremony. As an additional bonus, Ellie and Benny, our grandchildren, were in town allowing us to enjoy the Mediterranean in a rather novel manner. This trip has not been without its challenges, the latest a rather tough incident in Spain. Perhaps we'll mention it at another time. In addition, the logistics of moving between countries fully-laden with clothing, utensils and hiking gear while flying around the clock and landing and departing at all hours, makes th...

Over the years , we have realized that nature provides unique scenes each moment of the day, never to be replicated. While the scenery can change from one extreme to the other although it might seem at times to be similar, there are always variances. Perhaps that's a metaphor for life as each moment will never be repeated; it might be similar but it will never be the same. When we left at 4:55am for the mountain, there were no clouds anywhere in San Diego. We anticipated ordinary scenery. We should have known better. At one stage, actually a few times, we were mesmerized by the scenes of clouds, mist or fog. The mountain ranges were stacked behind one another in varying degrees of visibility based upon the layer of mist. What a view! We'll see you from Israel, Spain, a little France and Andorra, a lot. This photograph sets the tone for the views on the hike. Depending on the position of the sun, the colors may vary much. Couldn't resist the rock scramble...

That we anticipate horrid and evil behavior is a tragedy in of itself but that such dastardly actions are met with tepid and resigned responses from so-called leadership is beyond comprehension. The Eiger, Switzerland. Mount Woodson after sunrise, Poway. A 'golden wave' at Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada. Pearl Harbor at sunset. Ascending Mount Shasta as sun 'hits the wall', Northern California. Kokohead at sunrise, Oahu, Hawaii, (Kokohead is the place rather than the person.) Turtlehead peak, Red Rock Canyon, Nevada. Candelaria: A town in Spain at sunset A view at sunset from Iron Mountain, Poway. Iceland. Returning from Paiute Pass, Sierra Nevada, California in autumn. Pradollano, Spain View towards Las Vegas from Black Mountain, Boulder City, Nevada, at dawn. Dolomites, Italy. 'Crocodile' in early morning, Tyee Lakes, Inyo forest, California. Fischerhorn in Grindelwald, Sw...

A view from Mount Woodson peak. Where does the time go? Stupid question but South Africa has 'come and gone', I haven't called Sean for a hike regretfully and it's time to leave at the end of next week for Hike-about 27. We have unfinished business in Spain, France and Andorra which has us excited. Before then, most importantly, Tarryn, our late sister's daughter is marrying Stephen in Israel, our next port of call—a particularly exciting and meaningful time for the couple and family. In the meantime, we went hiking with the brightest sparks in our lives, Ellie and Benny, to Lake Poway in perfect weather. The following Sunday, we hiked to the peak of Woodson in rain and the week thereafter, in sunshine with a mid-week hike up Black Mountain. Most San Diegans will attest to experiencing gray weather, typical for this period. From Woodson last week, visibility was almost zero at 6am. The following week at 5:15am, visibility at ground level was gray and poor. H...